Get your dog a one-of-a-kind present by making them extra tasty treats. These 5 best winter treat recipes will have you making some pleasing canine comfort food.
There are not many outdoor activities during winter which makes the dogs feel over-energized as they do not get enough outdoor time. Warm treats for dogs become quite important in the winter season as there are not many options to keep your dog happy. Here are some easy dog treat recipes that you can make for your dog during winter.
5 Quick Winter Dog Treat Recipes
Peanut butter and banana ball dog treats
Ingredients
- One ripe banana
- Three teaspoons of peanut butter
- 1½ cups of oats
Procedure
- Put the banana, oats, and peanut butter mixing bowl. Use a hand or mixer to combine the ingredients.
- Take 1 teaspoon of the mixture and make a ball then roll the ball in the oat for a delicious coating.
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Pumpkin and Banana Dog Treats
Pumpkin is the most common vegetable that is easily available to make these seasonal homemade dog treats.
Ingredients
- 1 ripe banana
- ½ fresh pumpkin puree
- 1 teaspoon honey
- 1½ cups whole wheat flour
- ½ teaspoon of baking powder
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Procedure
- Put the ripe banana, pumpkin puree, and honey in a bigger bowl and mix.
- Add flour and baking powder to the mixture to make the dough.
- Sprinkle flour over your cutting board and make smooth rolls.
- Spread the rolls, and cut them into the required shapes and sizes with cookie-cutter molds.
- Bake the cut cookies in a preheated oven at 350 °F for 10-12 minutes.
- Take them out of the oven and let them cool at room temperature.
Dog Eggnog
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Ingredients
- Greek yogurt
- 1 egg
- Organic baby food
Procedure
- Combine the ingredients in a food processor or blender, mix until smooth and creamy and let your dog enjoy.
- Do not add nutmeg to any seasonal homemade dog treats because it’s poisonous for dogs and cats.
Gingerbread Dog Treats
Ingredients
- 3 cups whole wheat flour
- ½ teaspoon ginger
- ½ tsp cinnamon
- 1 egg
- ½ cup coconut cooking oil
- ½ cup molasses
Procedure
- Put the flour, ginger, and cinnamon in a bowl and mix.
- Add the egg, molasses, and coconut oil and mix.
- Roll out gingerbread and cut it into gingerbread men.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350 °F for 20 minutes or until crunchy for longer shelf life.
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Peppermint Cookies Dog Treats
Ingredients
- 1 cup water
- 1 tsp molasses
- 3 cups whole wheat flour
- 2 Tbs peanut butter
- 2 Tbs olive oil
- 1 tsp peppermint extract
Preparations
- Mix flour, molasses, peanut butter, water, olive oil, and peppermint extract in a large bowl until smooth.
- Knead the flour on a floured surface and roll out to ¼ inch thickness.
- Cut the dough with festive cookie cutters and place it on non-stick cookie sheets.
- Bake in a preheated oven at 350 °F for 30 minutes and cool on a wire rack.
- Store cookies in a sealed container.
- Make the holidays more memorable, unique, and special with these winter-themed treat recipes for dogs. If your dog is prone to allergies, talk to your vet before serving these treats.
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